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Pesto Pinwheels Recipe

These pinwheel pesto appetizers are made by spreading pesto and cheese inside buttery, crisp crescent roll dough.  They are the perfect bite-sized snack that takes just minutes to prepare and is always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 180kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped for garnish
  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed for serving
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Unroll the crescent rolls onto a lightly floured surface and gently press the perforations together to create one large sheet of dough.
  • Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the entire sheet of dough, then sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  • Starting at the long edge, roll the dough up into a long tube, then slice into 3/4" slices (you should get between 6-8). Place the pinwheels cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 12-17 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with warm marinara dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerator: If you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat: If you choose to store them in the fridge, we recommend tossing them into a 350-degree oven for a few minutes first to re-crisp. Make-Ahead: these are the perfect appetizer to make the night before, store in the fridge and then bake the day of. If you want to make them even further in advance, you can easily prep them, freeze on baking sheets, transfer to freezer bags and then pull and bake once you are ready to eat them.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg